Effect of Shielding Gas on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of TC4 Titanium Alloy Ultranarrow Gap Welded Joint by Laser Welding with Filler Wire by Naiwen Fang, Erjun Guo, Kai Xu, Ruisheng Huang, Yiming Ma, Caiyou Zeng, Yicheng Yang, Jilin Xie, Hao Cao

“…The results showed that HAZ of the welded joint formed with Ar as shielding gas was much wider than that with He, and weld microstructure composition with the two shielding gases was basically consistent; phase boundary of the weld metal obtained with Ar was clearer, with a larger misorientation between the laths; α′ martensite lath in weld metal prepared with He showed obvious preferred orientation distribution, and α′ martensite microstructure was much finer; the misorientation of α′ phase grain boundary of weld microstructure prepared with Ar was slightly less distributed in high angle grain boundary than that with He; tensile property of the welded joint prepared with He was better than that with Ar; the hardness of each zone of welded joint prepared with He was less fluctuated and the hardness value measured was slightly higher than that with Ar.…”
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Which Neighborhood Matters? Estimating Multiple-Location Built Environment Effects on the Modality Style by Yaoxia Ge, Chen Gui, Yunqian Zhuang, Chaoying Yin, Wenyun Tang

“…The satiation effects visualized from various travel modes suggest that car traveling remains the most preferred travel mode. These findings can provide refined BE planning implications according to local land-use patterns for urban planners and transport policymakers because a one-size-fits-all design is not a solution to regulate people’s travel behavior.…”
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The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic implications of Paradoxopsyllus custodis and Stenischia montanis yunlongensis by Bin Chen, Mingna Duan, Shuang Liu, Yafang Liu, Shaobo Tang, Dandan Jiang, Wei Gu, Quanfu Zhang, Xing Yang

“…Notably, all nucleotide combinations displayed a marked AT preference, with ATN as start codon for all 13 protein-coding genes in both species. …”
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The Role of Mandibular Third Molars on Lower Anterior Teeth Crowding and Relapse after Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review by Khalid H. Zawawi, Marcello Melis

“…Systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses) statement. …”
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Frugal method for extracting DNA from saliva suitable for low-budget labs and usable in PCR assays by Kamar Shayah, Joseph Shenekji, Lana Karnoub, Sana Wohbeh, Hagar Hamsho

“…Blood is the preferred source of DNA as it yields large quantities of high-quality DNA. …”
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On Bringing the Controlling Debtor to Subsidiary Liability (Clause in the Ruling of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation in the Case of Checking the Constitutionality... by T. A. Tereshchenko

“…In particular, the Constitutional Court indicated that the conclusion made in the Resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation related to the subject matter of this case cannot in itself be considered as excluding the application of the same approach to the distribution of the burden of proof in cases where another subject acts as a creditor, rather than an individual, the obligation of the company to which arose not in connection with the implementation of entrepreneurial activities by the creditor.Illustrating the grounds for ambiguous interpretation laid down in such a phrase, the author concludes that a narrowapproach is still preferable, when the clause is interpreted in favor of only such a creditor who is “another subject, theobligation of the entity to which arose not in connection with carrying out entrepreneurial activity”.According to the author, such a conclusion is not only consistent with the idea of fairness in the distribution of theburden of proof in terms of the status of creditors, but is generally consistent with the general prohibition on takingadvantage of unfair behavior.…”
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Review on Haploidentical Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies by William A. Fabricius, Muthalagu Ramanathan

“…Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HSCT) is typically the preferred curative therapy for adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia, but its use has been reduced as a consequence of limited donor availability in the form of either matched-related donors (MRD) or matched-unrelated donors (MUD). …”
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Physical and sensory properties of meltique beef steak injected with virgin coconut oil emulsion by Apriantini Astari, Cipta Dainy Nunung, Humayrah Wardina, Nurzahra Kania, Lesa Aditia Edit

“…Therefore, VCO emulsion-injected meltique beef can serve as a preferred and easily consumable protein source due to its soft texture and affordable prices.…”
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The Art and Craft of Music Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation in a Remote North Indian Community by Sahitya Rajagopal, Alex Street, Stephen W. Philip

“…The communication, relationship, and trust-building with the client and her granddaughter, together with the intern joining the dynamic, paved the way for assimilating music therapy theoretical models that were new to them, and adapting neurologic music therapy approaches using an electronic keyboard that incorporated preferred facilitating music. This resulted in greater client engagement with higher levels of motivation and adherence and increased hand use in daily activities. …”
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Optimization of Gluten-Free Tulumba Dessert Formulation Including Corn Flour: Response Surface Methodology Approach by Yildiz Önder, Bulut Birgül

“…Tulumba dessert is widely preferred in Turkey; however, it cannot be consumed by celiac patients because it includes gluten. …”
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Insights into the localized corrosion initiation mechanisms of alloy 718 by Julia Botinha, Bodo Gehrmann, Helena Alves, Michael Rohwerder

“…When high mechanical properties are required in combination with high corrosion properties, alloy 718 (UNS N07718) is one of the preferred choices, although it still presents limitations in terms of corrosion resistance in some applications: despite offering outstanding resistance to localized corrosion, alloy 718 is not immune to it. …”
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The Influence of Perception of Halal Labels and Brand Image on Cosmetic Purchasing Decisions Among Millennials by Abdul Hakim, Hajar Sugihantoro, Novia Maulina, Achmad Nasichuddin, Abdul Malik Setiawan, Diah Ayu Nicotiana

“…Additionally, the study found that a positive brand image also significantly influences purchasing decisions, as consumers prefer products that are recognized for their quality, safety, and popularity. …”
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Microstructural insights into the influence of stress amplitudes on the crack nucleation mechanism of Ti–2Al-2.5Zr alloy using quasi in-situ tests by Shengkun Wang, Mengqi Li, Zuoliang Ning, Gang Chen, Zheng Liu, Jun Wu, Wenchun Jiang

“…Twin boundaries (TBs), GBs, slip planes adjacent to the activated T-D regions, and the twin pairs/chains in adjacent grains were identified as preferred sites for crack nucleation.…”
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Challenges in Diagnosing Focal Liver Lesions Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound by Tudor Voicu Moga, Raluca Lupusoru, Mirela Danila, Ana Maria Ghiuchici, Alina Popescu, Bogdan Miutescu, Iulia Ratiu, Calin Burciu, Teofana Bizerea-Moga, Anca Voron, Ioan Sporea, Roxana Sirli

“…<b>Background:</b> Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has become the preferred method for many clinicians in evaluating focal liver lesions (FLLs) initially identified through standard ultrasound. …”
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Multicriteria-Based Location Privacy Preservation in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks by Haleem Farman, Bilal Jan, Muhammad Talha, Abi Zar, Huma Javed, Murad Khan, Aziz Ud Din, Kijun Han

“…Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) are the preferable choice for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) because of its prevailing significance in both safety and nonsafety applications. …”
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Investigation of the Load-Sharing Theory of the RC Pipes Rehabilitated with Slip Liners by Bai-jian Li, Liang-sheng Zhu, Xin-sha Fu

“…Slip-lining is a preferred rehabilitation approach in the departments of transportation in China. …”
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A New Era of Capital Structure Choices in Technology Firms: Insights on Cultural Dimensions by Süleyman Değirmen, Mert Aktaş, Ömür Saltık, Filiz Bozagaç

“…Countries emphasizing individuality tend to have higher borrowing rates, whereas those with a strong preference for uncertainty avoidance exhibit higher gross margins and total debt-to-equity ratios. …”
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INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF MUKTI ALI’S SCIENTIFIC-CUM-DOCTRINER ON AMIN ABDULLAH’S INTEGRATION-INTERCONNECTION IN ISLAMIC STUDIES by Adhika Alvianto, Muhammad Arif, Rosi Islamiyati, Muhammad Harkim Novridho

“…However, when developing his concept of integration-interconnection, Abdullah never quoted Ali's ideas, even though the relationship between the two thinkers and their thoughts was very close-as if the scientific-cum-doctriner concept was different from integration-interconnection. Abdullah prefers to cite the opinions of foreign thinkers, such as Ian G. …”
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A Rare Complication of Radiofrequency Tonsil Ablation: Horner Syndrome by Cuneyt Kucur, Isa Ozbay, Fatih Oghan, Nadir Yildirim, Zuhal Zeybek Sivas, Sibel Canbaz Kabay

“…These unusual complications of tonsil ablation may help ENT physicians who do not yet have a preferred surgical technique for tonsillectomy to make an informed decision. …”
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Differences between SSRI and SNRI in depression treatment by Mateusz Grego, Katarzyna Grego, Łukasz Stojak, Dariusz Popiela, Karina Urbańska, Filip Kwiatkowski, Mateusz Baczewski, Witold Czyż

“…With the development of pharmacotherapy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) have become preferred therapeutic options. SSRIs are the most commonly used first-line medications, but there are controversies regarding their efficacy compared to SNRIs.   …”
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